Go Back Alpinus Purple Erinus

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Erinus alpinus
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    Plant Type: Hostas

    Also known as Alpine Balsam. This is a very cute and easy little alpine plant, ideal for shady parts of the rock garden. It forms a low cushion of evergreen leaves, bearing short stems of starry magenta-purple flowers in late spring and early summer. Though short-lived, this will self seed where happy, particularly into crevices and rock walls. Also nice in alpine troughs or gravel scree gardens. Protect from hot afternoon sun in warm-summer regions. In cool areas this will tolerate a fair bit of sun if the soil remains moist.

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    Flower Color

    Purple

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    15-20 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    4-6 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average to moist water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Accent, Alpine , Rock, Containers, Edging , Evergreen

    Bloom Time

    Late spring/Early summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Part shade

    Growth Rate

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    Seasonal Interests

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